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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sounds off on Roki Sasaki’s poor start vs. Rangers

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 5-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday, and once again Roki Sasaki struggled in the game. Rookie catcher Dalton Rushing went to the defense of Sasaki after the game, but questions about the pitcher persisted. The questions on the poor start also led to manager Dave Roberts having […] The post Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sounds off on Roki Sasaki’s poor start vs. Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing gets honest about Roki Sasaki after Rangers loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers missed another series sweep opportunity on Sunday afternoon after falling 5-2 to the Texas Rangers, with rookie catcher Dalton Rushing offering a measured assessment of Roki Sasaki after another uneven outing. Sasaki allowed two runs on five hits and five walks across four innings while striking out a career-high six batters. […] The post Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing gets honest about Roki Sasaki after Rangers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers reach elite historic territory after dismantling Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their explosive start to their first road trip of the 2026 season with a blistering 14-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre, reaching rare historical territory in the process. After managing just 23 runs across six games during their opening homestand, Los Angeles has […] The post Dodgers reach elite historic territory after dismantling Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Will Smith got scratched for Monday’s Dodgers-Blue Jays game

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to suit up for their highly anticipated World Series rematch against the Blue Jays in Toronto, fans were greeted with a rather unusual sight at the catcher spot: Dalton Rushing getting the nod to start over Will Smith in the eight hole. While Rushing did play well in his […] The post Why Will Smith got scratched for Monday’s Dodgers-Blue Jays game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ comeback trend is already terrifying for rest of MLB

With the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to be in a groove after another series sweep, this time to the Washington Nationals, capped off with an 8-6 win on Sunday, it featured another instance of an exciting trend to start the season. As the Dodgers have already had a lot of comebacks this year, Sunday was […] The post Dodgers’ comeback trend is already terrifying for rest of MLB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Roki Sasaki’s first start of 2026 should leave Dodgers fans optimistic

It was not long ago that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was viewed as a top-flight arm that numerous MLB teams were interested in bringing to the United States last offseason. A turbulent regular season and an intriguing postseason changed how some viewed the rookie’s overall outlook. But a less-than-stellar spring training caused […] The post Why Roki Sasaki’s first start of 2026 should leave Dodgers fans optimistic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dave Roberts reveals when Dalton Rushing will get 1st Dodgers start over Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a strong start to their 2026 regular season, currently sitting at 3-0 after sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks to open up their championship defense. The Dodgers are hoping for a bit more luck on the injury front this year than they experienced during the 2025 regular season as […] The post Dave Roberts reveals when Dalton Rushing will get 1st Dodgers start over Will Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dave Roberts reveals how the Dodgers will use Will Smith, Dalton Rushing in 2026

As the Los Angeles Dodgers gear up for an Opening Day showdown against the Arizona Diamondbacks, one of the subplots fans have kept track of has been the team’s catcher situation. With two former top draft picks, Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, currently on the Opening Day roster, will the Dodgers look to form a […] The post Dave Roberts reveals how the Dodgers will use Will Smith, Dalton Rushing in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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